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PHC Audiologist: Jessica Dwyer, M.A.
Where did you grow up? I grew up on a dairy farm south of Wichita, Kansas. Where did you go to school? I went to high school at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic School. Upon graduation…
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PHC Audiologist: Jennifer Schumacher, Au.D.
Where did you grow up? Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri Where did you go to school? High School – Sedalia Smith-Cotton Undergrad/Grad – CMSU in Warrensburg – still have a hard time calling it UCM! Doctorate…
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PHC Audiologist: Erika Ward, Au.D.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Overland Park, KS. Where did you go to school? I graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. I then attended University of Kansas for both my…
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PHC Audiologist: Danielle Barton, Au.D.
Where did you grow up? I grew up outside of St. Louis, Missouri. Where did you go to school? I graduated from Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles, MO in 2007 and headed…
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PHC Audiologist: Abi Michels, Au.D.
Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Baldwin City, Kansas. The small community is located about 45 minutes southwest of Kansas City and is home to the Maple Leaf festival and…
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PHC Audiologist: Abigail Dinkel, Au.D.
Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Where did you go to school? I went to St. James Academy in Lenexa for high school, Kansas State University…
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PE Tubes in Children
Pressure equalization (PE) tubes are commonly used in infants and children to treat recurrent middle ear infections. PE tubes are small, hollow cylinders made of plastic or metal that are surgically inserted into the eardrum.…
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Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Dizziness or vertigo is grouped into 2 main categories: peripheral vestibular disorders and central vestibular disorders. This week I will explain peripheral vestibular disorders. Stay tuned for next week’s post about central vestibular disorders. Peripheral…
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Pediatric Hearing Testing
Hearing is a crucial part of any child’s development, especially in the first few years of life. Even a mild or partial hearing loss can affect a child’s proper speech and language development. Fortunately, many…
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Pediatric Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Hearing Screening and Follow-up Survey, about 2 out of every 1,000 infants screened at birth show some degree of hearing loss. Additionally, children may develop hearing…
